WASHINGTON, DC—Connecticut's Congressional delegation released the following statement this evening regarding Northrop Grumman's decision to suddenly close its Norwalk facility. The delegation met...
This Week in Congress: June 4, 2012
This week, the House will consider 12 bills, ranging from land management to energy.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 2060: allows additional releases of water from the Arthur...
Entrepreneurs and Investors Mix at Event with Himes, Startup CT at Stamford Innovation Center
WASHINGTON, DC -Entrepreneurs and investors met this morning at the Stamford Innovation Center with Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Startup Connecticut to discuss opportunities for businesses to...
Himes, Moccia, Local Leaders and Activists Call for Passage of Senate Bill to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
NORWALK, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia, State Senator Bob Duff, and local domestic violence prevention advocates today called on U.S. House leadership to protect...
Greenwich Schools Recognized for Music Education
Greenwich Public Schools is one of 166 school districts recognized nationwide for providing high-quality music education to its students, according to the NAMM Foundation's 13th annual Best...
Himes, Moccia, Activists To Hold Press Conference on Domestic Violence Prevention Bills
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia will hold a press conference with domestic violence prevention advocates on Monday in Norwalk to speak out against the...
Celebrating the Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
Today marks the 58th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education. Brown's unanimous decision struck down school segregation, holding that separate education...
Himes Applauds Effort to Reduce Double Taxation of Occasional Commuters
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today applauded House passage of legislation that will reduce income tax and reporting burdens for Connecticut residents who occasionally commute to other...
Himes Votes Against Repealing Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today opposed an effort by the House Majority to reduce protections in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). For decades VAWA has benefitted from...
This Week in Congress: May 14, 2012
This week, the House will consider 13 bills, ranging from domestic violence to Iran.Legislation under consideration this week includes:National Blue Alert Act of 2011 (H.R. 365): encourages the...